Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for targeted cancer therapies. Its sulfonyl and ester functionalities allow for selective chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in research settings to design bioactive molecules with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides with enhanced selectivity and environmental safety profiles.